Practice Reciprocating Compressors - 1 | Reciprocating Compressors | Applied Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a reciprocating compressor?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how gases are compressed in various applications.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of intercooling?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider temperature control between stages.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What component of a reciprocating compressor is responsible for compressing gas?

  • Crankshaft
  • Piston
  • Cylinder

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the moving parts in the compressor.

Question 2

True or False: Multistage compression is always more efficient than single-stage compression.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the benefits of dividing work over multiple stages.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A reciprocating compressor must compress air from 1 bar to 10 bar in three stages. Calculate the intermediate pressures using the optimal pressure ratio.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the formula for intermediate pressure and apply it between each stage.

Question 2

Discuss the consequences of increased clearance volume in a multistage compressor system. What approaches could be taken to minimize it?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the way volume influences compression efficiencies.

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